April 2018 - HopesIn

Hope’s in Style 2018: HOPE’S IN

Posted by Courtney Quigley
On April 12, 2018
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“Local students brought stunning fashions to life at this year’s Hope’s in Style fashion show fundraising event with nearly 300 in attendance. The exciting day featured speeches by local middle school students, raffles, auctions, a panel discussion by volunteers impacted by the program, and awards. Executive Director Courtney Quigley McGovern honored Katherinn Chamale and Laura Mazariegos from Guatemala, and Kelly Speichinger and Maureen Kozlowski with 2018 Humanitarian of the Year awards.” Read full article here.

Annual HOPE’S IN Award Empowers Next Generation of Humanitarian Leaders

Posted by Courtney Quigley
On April 12, 2018
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“Two Barrington High School students were announced as winners of the 2nd annual HOPE’S IN Humanitarian Award during the organization’s 6th annual fashion show fundraiser. Thanks to the award, Sophomore Kelly Speichinger and Senior Maureen Kozlowski are headed to Guatemala City this summer to help HOPE’S IN volunteers build homes for families living in Zone-3, a garbage dump community. Nearly 300 people attended this year’s fashion show which raised over $61,000, enough to build eight homes.” Read full article here.